Yeah, large applications can be daunting, but if you start with a static UI mockup, then maybe you can rally your co-workers to help you out with the final version :-)
-T On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 2:47 PM, java programmer < [email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > > I have only one problem. I have not been into programming for long. When i > see such a huge > application in PIVOT,i feel i can't do it because right now i don't even > know the ABC of pivot > how will i make such a big application. I get discouraged and leave it. > > Prithvi > > > On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 10:40 AM, Beenish Zaidi < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> If so many people are thinking it is possible then it is possible. I will >> suggest first you complete >> the tutorial and then think how you can do it. Else many experts are here, >> you ask your question >> and i think so you will get a response. >> >> Good Luck, >> Ben >> >> >> On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 10:31 AM, java programmer < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I am not well versed like you in Pivot or any GUI application. I will >>> start from tutorial today and i think so after >>> that i will be in a good position to start such a GUI step by step. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Prithvi >>> >>> On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 1:10 AM, Todd Volkert <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Something like this is definitely possible in Pivot. If you want to >>>> replicate the exact graphic presentation, then you'll probably need to >>>> create a custom "Panel" class to get that green/grey swishy container. If >>>> you're ok with Pivot's L&F, then an expander with expandable set to false >>>> is >>>> basically the same container. >>>> >>>> I'd start by mocking up a static UI in WTKX so you can get a feel for >>>> how it'd look "out of the box" (without any custom skins or components). >>>> Doing so will: >>>> >>>> 1) Get you familiar with Pivot's layout constructs >>>> 2) Be much quicker than going deep because you can ignore event handlers >>>> and back-end logic >>>> 3) Show to the stakeholders what such a UI would look like in Pivot's >>>> default L&F. Then, if they buy in, you could start wiring it all up. >>>> >>>> I took this approach with the Pivot apps I've written, and generally, >>>> you can rapidly prototype a static UI and iron out functional issues before >>>> writing a single line of code. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> -T >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 1:45 AM, java programmer < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Dear All, >>>>> >>>>> I have captured the screen shots of a Flex application which is >>>>> currently running in my company. >>>>> I would like to know is a UI like this possible in Pivot? >>>>> >>>>> If it is possible what should be the starting point for me? I am not >>>>> very good at UI level though but >>>>> ready to learn. I compiled the pivot 1.5 code and generated the >>>>> binaries out of it but was later stopped >>>>> by the company as they thought we can't achieve something like this in >>>>> Pivot, but after having a response >>>>> from Greg this is possible, i would like to know what should be the >>>>> starting steps? >>>>> >>>>> I am going to start with the tutorials today and plan to complete it by >>>>> this weekend but would definitly >>>>> love to complete this UI in 1-2 weeks time. An oppurtunity for me to >>>>> prove myself :) >>>>> >>>>> Looking forward to have a feedback. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Prithvi >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> >> >
